Hospital Lab Supervisor - Chemistry

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Hospital Lab Supervisor in Hackensack, NJ for a hospital-based role at HUMC. The supervisor schedules and oversees non-exempt lab staff across shifts, manages test quality and specimen handling, and leads department operations to ensure accurate results.

Minimum 5+ years in a lab setting with strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. The position offers benefits including medical, retirement, and career advancement opportunities, and may include annual

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in laboratory environment.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees staff and activities of the department.
• Distributes/assigns work and determines priorities.
• Schedules non-routine procedures and performs personnel-related functions.
• Performs advanced/specialized tests and confirms test results.
• Initiates quality-control measures and monitors quality of work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Multitasking

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's Degree MT (Preferred)

Job description

Hospital Lab Supervisor - Hackensack, NJ, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotational weekends

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Hospital Lab Supervisor in Hackensack, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at HUMC.

Responsible for the scheduling and supervision of the non-exempt lab personnel on multiple shifts. Accountable for quantity and quality of specimens handled and test results.

Pay range: $84,040 - $151,360 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities:

• Oversees staff and activities of the department,
• Distributes/assigns work
• Determines priorities
• Schedules non-routine procedures
• Performs personnel related functions (hiring, terminations, discipline, training, etc.).
• Performs advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques.
• May duplicate work of others to confirm test results.
• Re-evaluates methodology, makes recommended changes and assists in test interpretation.
• Determines if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated.
• Checks/approves all specialized and problem reports for accuracy.
• Initiates quality-control measures and monitors quality of work for adherence to laboratory standards.
• Performs duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload.
• Completes special projects as requested, e. g., surveys, statistical reports, studies, research, etc.

Required Work Experience:

5+ years' experience in laboratory environment

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the general laboratory services and testing requirements

Skills:

• Ability to work with hospital and laboratory personnel in meeting the standards for clinical testing
• Ability to lead subordinate staff in the performance of their duties.
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with physicians, hospital and company leadership, staff and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a very dynamic team environment.
• Strong client interaction skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree MT (Preferred)

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

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